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IPSY is Making Over the Membership Model
Featuring: Kristy Westrup, Chief Merchandising Officer, IPSY We’ve all heard about subscription models that give customers monetary perks in exchange for recurring purchases. But brands like IPSY are elevating this…
Podcasts May 20
Under Armour Launches Restructuring Plan as Declines Continue
Under Armour announced plans for a restructuring following disappointing results in its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 (ended March 31, 2024), as well as the expectation that revenues will…
News May 17
Esprit Files for Bankruptcy in Europe, Again
Fashion brand Esprit has filed for insolvency in Europe citing “extremely high costs due to inflation, interest rates and energy prices, the after-effects of the coronavirus pandemic and the consequences…
News May 17
Opinion: An Unvarnished Review of the Smart Cart Shopping Experience
The Editors’ Perspectives column offers insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. This month Retail TouchPoints…
Features May 17
Returns Reimagined: How Tech Can Help
Despite a successful holiday shopping season, retailers face numerous hurdles in the year ahead. As stores try to balance protecting profit margins while delivering a unified customer experience, the escalating…
Executive Viewpoints May 17
Verizon Launches New AI-Powered ‘Personal Shopper and Problem Solver’ Tools
Verizon is the latest brand to unveil new generative AI-powered services designed to streamline various stages of the online and in-store telecom retail experience that are often fraught with friction,…
News May 16
Best Buy Leans into Personalization with Mobile App Updates
Best Buy is rolling out new features in its mobile app to better personalize the shopping experience. The electronics retailer promises that “each time you open the app, your experience…
News May 16
Walmart Rolls Out Luminate Data Insights Service to Suppliers in Mexico, Canada
Walmart’s Data Ventures division has announced the international expansion of the Walmart Luminate data insights platform, beginning with Walmex in Mexico and followed by Walmart Canada later this year. Launched…
News May 16
Ebay Plans Inaugural Recommerce Day, Launches Digital ID Integration
Ebay is launching a new holiday — Recommerce Day — and is even working with legislators to make it an official state holiday in California. Slated for May 21, the…
News May 16
